South Africa
The style of South African wines sits somewhere between the full flavours of Australia or Chile and those of France. It certainly isn’t a cool climate area, however carefully sited vineyards enjoy the cooling effects of see breezes or the benefit of being high up in the mountains. Chenin Blanc is the most important white grape but is increasingly losing out to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. Cabernet Sauvignon is the number one red grape while Pinotage, a somewhat strange but unique variety, is widely planted. Merlot, Pinot Noir and, increasingly, Syrah are more niche in their production. In summary, South Africa is a great source of everyday or party wines, as well as special bottles for any occasion.
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Wide River Chenin Blanc, Robertson 2012
Product Code: KW00212
Clean and bright Chenin Blanc, peppery and aromatic, with tropical fruit flavours of ripe fig and melon backed up with crisp, refreshing acidity. Modern style wine from the fertile Robertson Valley. More »
Robertson
South Africa
Chenin Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Creamed tuna with sour cream and almonds
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Freedom Cross Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, Franschhoek Cellar 2012
Product Code: KW00112
Brilliant value wine from Chenin, the Cape's favourite white grape. Full, ripe apple fruit mingles with tropical flavours leading to a clean, dry finish. As ideal with food as it is without. More »
Western Cape
South Africa
Chenin Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Corned beef hash
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Freedom Cross Cinsault/Cabernet, Western Cape 2011
Product Code: KR00111
Making the most of the Cape's wonderful growing conditions, two French grape varieties are used in this wine to make a fabulously good value red. Juicy blackcurrant is complemented by an attractive pepperiness. More »
Western Cape
South Africa
Cinsault
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Grilled veg in a spicy tomato sauce
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Wide River Shiraz, Robertson 2012
Product Code: KR00312
Medium-bodied, soft and juicy, full of spicy hedgerow berry fruit flavours. More »
Robertson
South Africa
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Lamb's liver stroganoff
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Freedom Cross Pinotage, Western Cape 2012
Product Code: KR01012
The product of a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, Pinotage is South Africa's unique grape. This example is softly styled with intense blackberry fruit and mocha coffee notes. More »
Western Cape
South Africa
Pinotage
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Beef brisket with sweet potatoes
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Wide River Merlot, Robertson 2012
Product Code: KR04012
Super soft, fruity red with attractive black fruit flavours, fresh and juicy. A well made wine, with good length, this is exceptionally good value. More »
Robertson
South Africa
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Shepherds pie
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Freedom Cross Chardonnay, Western Cape, Franschhoek Cellar 2011
Product Code: KW01511
A complete, lightly oaked Chardonnay coming from the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Lychee and melon flavours are offset by hints of butterscotch, making this a full, satisfying white. More »
Western Cape
South Africa
Chardonnay
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
14.0%
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Chicken pasta bake
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Freedom Cross Sauvignon, Western Cape, Franschhoek Cellar 2011
Product Code: KW01111
Fresh, zesty, grassy and fruity. You'll probably need two bottles! More »
Western Cape
South Africa
Sauvignon Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Shrimp and okra gumbo
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Wide River Viognier, Robertson 2012
Product Code: KW00412
South Africa is producing some great examples of Viognier, and this is no exception. An intense nose of apricots and citrus is followed by orange peel flavours against a rich, silky background. More »
Robertson
South Africa
Viognier
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
14.0%
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Chilli and lime crab cakes
